Where to Dine on Oysters

A visit to the coast is the perfect time to get your seafood fill, including oysters. Order a platter of oysters – raw, steamed or fried – at one of these Charleston restaurants.

Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar: This renovated space reflects the beautiful, original 1800s architecture in a comfortable, contemporary indoor and outdoor dining space. The menu features an extensive selection of oysters from South Carolina and beyond. 205 East Bay St. | amenstreet.com Charleston Crab House: Enjoy waterfront dining on the intracoastal waterway at the James Island location or dine on Lowcounty seafood dishes while sitting on the rooftop patio at the downtown Charleston location. 145 Wappoo Creek Drive, 41 S. Market St or 508 Mill St. in Mount Pleasant charlestoncrabhouse.com The Darling Oyster Bar: Located in a 115year-old storefront, this restaurant has a 14-seat raw bar fronting King Street. Or grab a table an order oyster shooters or baked oysters. 513 King St. | thedarling.com Leon’s Oyster Shop: This award-winning restaurant will not disappoint with its chargrilled oysters or a fried oyster sandwich –all washed down with a drink from the extensive beer, wine and cocktail menu. 698 King St. | leonsoystershop.com Oyster House on Market: Located near the Charleston City Market, stop off for happy hour in the O-Bar on the patio lounge while sampling oysters from around the country. 35 S. Market St. | oysterhouse.menu Pearlz Oyster Bar: This eclectic oyster bar house has two Charleston area locations and serves up menu items like oysters on the half-shell and baked oysters Rockefeller along with a wide selection of regional oysters. 153 East Bay St. and 9 Magnolia Road pearlzoysterbar.com Red’s Ice House: A favorite among locals, Red’s is situated on Shem Creek in Mount Pleasant where you can watch the sunset with a bucket of steamed oysters and an ice-cold beverage. Casual and laid-back, it’s the perfect spot to relax and take in the views. 98 Church St. in Mount Pleasant redsicehouse.com

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Visit the Town of Summerville to see Mason, the World’s Largest Sweet Tea (located at 200 S. Main St.). Mason is more than 15 feet tall and can hold up to 2,524 gallons of sweet tea. Summerville made history on June 10, 2016, by setting the Guinness World Record for the World's Largest (Sweet) Iced Tea on National Iced Tea Day. While you’re in town, follow the Sweet Tea Trail with shops, sips, and sights to see. Get your trail guide at www.visitsummerville.com.